Project Management Black Belt

Thomas John Conway

West Bloomfield, MI *********@*****.*** 248-***-****

PROFILE SUMMARY

A highly motivated problem solver and engineering professional with 20+ years of experience in team and project management, electrical components and control software, focused on improving reputation and profitability with attention to detail and understanding the voice of the customer. Successfully developed products from concept to volume production which includes new business acquisition, team management, project planning ($1M usd saved on wire harness sourcing), system development, warranty analysis and manufacturing.

SKILLS

Minitab

Design for Six Sigma Black Belt

CANAPE

CANalyzer

CANoe

PDAQ Data Acquisition

Picoscope

SAP

Integra

Assembly

C

INCA

Fortran

MS Excel & Project

MS Word & PowerPoint

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TEC Troy, MI Nov 2020 – August 2024

Project Chief for Jeep Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Dodge Durango Radio and Telematics Box Module (TBM) on assignment at Stellantis

Program Lead for the Connectivity and Infotainment group within Electrical & Electronics Engineering.

Responsible for functional objective delivery, development costs, program timing deliverables and test planning.

Manage the development of systems and components (Radio and TBM) for Grand Cherokee, Wagoneer and Durango according to the functional, quality, time and cost objectives.

Lead for component issue resolution to the vehicle teams, including direction of cross functional component and system teams to determine resolution responsibility and most desirable next steps.

Report twice weekly to management at all levels on the status of Radio and TBM development activities, technical issues and resolution activities.

Support cost rollup initiatives with EECI management.

Chair weekly meetings with design / release engineers to ensure that program timing milestones are understood and development initiatives are aligned with them.

Employ DFSS methodologies in the resolution of component / system defects and their strategies.

Mentor the Design / Release engineers on the employment of DFSS methodologies with regard to issue resolution.

Direct the Design / Release engineers for component specification creation and execution of HW / SW / System DVPR’s.

Direct the Design / Release engineers to author and maintain FMEA documentation & support PFMEA development and execution.

Manage source package creation and maintenance.

Review and approve source packages prior to release to the suppliers.

Direct component change management planning and execution with engineering, purchasing and the program teams (sw readiness reports, swimlane management and diagnostic definition & approval).

Interface with manufacturing colleagues on issue resolution and change management activities.

Support technical review meetings.

MAHLE Behr America Troy, MI May 2004 - August 2020 - (Covid-19 Layoff) Senior Electrical Product Development Engineer HVAC Electrical Team Leader Component Specialist Six Sigma Black Belt

Technical lead to customers and cross functional team members (development, quality, manufacturing, warranty & purchasing) for design, performance, analysis, and validation requirements regarding the integration of EE components into HVAC projects. Responsible for ensuring that all EE component milestones are met.

Certified Design for Six Sigma Black Belt. Provide technical insight and support to the MAHLE Dayton CIP (Black Belt) group.

Employ DFSS methodologies to enhance the development, production, field return analysis and cost saving activities of HVAC electrical components.

Develop and manage EE component open issues lists - meetings and 8D / 5 Phase issue resolution documents for supplier, team and customer presentation and review.

Provide support & guidance to team members regarding time management and team conflict matters.

Support supplier technical and production readiness audits and evaluations, with recommendations for continuous improvements and productivity enhancements.

Develop, support, maintain, review, and approve Compliance Matrix, DVP&R and DFMEA for electrical devices at the component and module level in conjunction with customer requirements.

Provide onsite support and develop issue resolution plans at MAHLE & customer technical centers and manufacturing facilities for EE components & systems.

Responsible for EE component change management (part number changes, drawing changes and review, approval, and integration into the HVAC project).

Manage control algorithm development and integration for HVAC electrical components and in vehicle system performance.

Responsible for development and manufacturing issue resolution for matters involving control algorithm integration at the system and vehicle level.

Manage development team activities to ensure successful realization of customer milestones.

Develop, publish, and maintain electrical interface specifications for OEM HVAC programs.

Employ SAP for material procurement and program issue maturity expectations.

Provide technical guidance and solutions for new business acquisitions.

Research and benchmark design(s) of electrical HVAC components and system performance.

Support international strategic initiatives to improve global commonization of the HVAC electrical components supply base and validation techniques.

Prepare training materials and instruct team members in EE component technology.

Led integration of LIN based components into OEM vehicle HVAC systems. Ricardo MEDA/MSX International Southfield & Auburn Hills, MI ` January 2000 - April 2004 Electrical Engineer Product Development Engineer on assignment at Jeep Truck Engineering Release Engineer for Jeep Wrangler Powertrain and Transmission Control Modules Cross Platform (Wrangler and Liberty) Fuel Subsystem Team Leader

Develop and perform software, system and vehicle level validation procedures for powertrain and transmission control modules and peripheral devices using CAN and J1850 communication protocols.

Develop DFMEA for powertrain and transmission control modules.

Calibrate and release software for powertrain control module software, with a focus on parameters for EE systems, core engine control and on-board diagnostic (1 and 2) parameters as they pertain to the fuel subsystem and components.

Review vehicle level logical system schematics for powertrain and transmission control modules and peripheral devices.

Develop and publish powertrain and transmission control module process standards.

Provide Pilot Plant build support for pre-production build phases.

Develop and maintain powertrain and transmission control module Product Assurance Plan.

Manage coordinated release of powertrain and transmission control module software with core hardware and software teams, change specialists, suppliers, and manufacturing plant.

Provide electrical diagnostic and vehicle troubleshooting for powertrain and transmission control module component and subsystem failures, including issue identification and recovery plan implementation with engineering, supplier, management, and manufacturing teams.

X-Ray and Specialty Instruments Ypsilanti, MI July 1997 - January 2000 Controls Engineer Senior Firmware Development Engineer

Lead engineer for algorithm development and optimization.

Responsible for software design utilizing Microchip and Motorola assemblers for real time, embedded and stand-alone control and data acquisition applications, serial network implementation (RS-232 and I2C) and development of multitasking slave-master systems.

Digital circuit research and design and proof of concept bread boarding.

Fostered and maintained international client relations involving assessment of subject materials and custom design of digital radiography system.

Metropolitan Survey Inc. Ferndale, MI June 1986 - November 1995 Drafting Department Team Leader

Develop residential and commercial site plans and topographical surveys.

Managed weekly schedule for department personnel.

Responsible for issue resolution of department personnel to upper management. Detroit Industrial Engineering Detroit, MI February 1984 - March 1986 Tool Designer Draftsman

Design numerical control blocks and gauges.

Support senior engineers with prototype designs.

Evaluate and maintain project quality control.

EDUCATION

Eastern Michigan University Ypsilanti, MI December 1997 B.S. Engineering Physics

ADDITIONAL TRAINING & CERTIFICATIONS

VECTOR LIN Workshop Completion DFSS Black Belt Project Certification Award DVP&R Creation

MAHLE DFSS Black Belt Certification DFSS Green Belt Project Certification Award Safety Shield Training

DFSS Black Belt Project Certification Award GM CEMENT Training EBOM Training

DFSS Black Belt Project Charter Design for Six Sigma Green Belt Training CN Training

7 Habits of Highly Effective People Statistical Engineering Training INCA Training

Behr Leadership Training The Dale Carnegie Course Microchip High End Devices

DFSS Black Belt Training German Language Training DVP&R Creation

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